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Pillar of Ashoka

A History of the World in 100 Objects

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Introduction

A History of the World in 100 Objects is broadcast on BBC Radio 4 every week. This week, we look at leaders from two thousand years ago and their legacies today. The objects pose perennial questions about how a ruler should be perceived by his people.

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